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Bag: meaning, definitions and examples

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bag

 

[ bรฆษก ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

carry items

A flexible container with a single opening.

Synonyms

container, pouch, sack

Examples of usage

  • She packed her clothes in a bag for the trip.
  • He bought a bag of groceries at the store.
Context #2 | Noun

fashion

A woman's handbag or purse.

Synonyms

clutch, handbag, purse

Examples of usage

  • She carried a stylish designer bag to the party.
  • He gifted her a leather bag for her birthday.
Context #3 | Verb

capture

To catch or seize, especially as prey.

Synonyms

capture, seize, trap

Examples of usage

  • The police were able to bag the thief after a long chase.
  • He managed to bag a couple of goals in the match.

Translations

Translations of the word "bag" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น saco

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅˆเค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tasche

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ััƒะผะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ torba

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒƒใ‚ฐ (baggu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sac

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bolsa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงanta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€๋ฐฉ (gabang)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญู‚ูŠุจุฉ (haqiba)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ taลกka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ taลกka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŒ… (bฤo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vreฤka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ taska

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัำฉะผะบะต (sรถmke)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒแƒœแƒ—แƒ (chanta)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงantษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bolsa

Etymology

The word 'bag' originated in the 13th century from the Old Norse word 'baggi', meaning 'pack'. It has evolved over time to represent various flexible containers used for carrying items. In modern usage, 'bag' is commonly associated with handbags, purses, and luggage. The verb form of 'bag' to capture or seize has roots in hunting and trapping practices. Today, 'bag' is a versatile word used in everyday language across different contexts.

See also: baggage, baggy, bagpipe, bags.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,267, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.